A container is provided. The container includes a casing having an opening
for admitting contents into the container. A matrix of conductive lines
extends across at least a portion of the casing. A sensor senses a breach
of integrity of the matrix. An indicator indicates a breach of integrity
of the container when the sensor senses a breach of integrity of the
matrix. A system is also provided. The system includes a monitoring
network and a container. The container includes a casing having an
opening for admitting contents into the container. A matrix of conductive
lines extends across at least a portion of the casing. A sensor senses a
breach of integrity of the matrix. An interface transmits a signal to the
monitoring network when the sensor senses a breach of integrity of the
matrix, the signal indicating a breach of integrity of the container.